Conference: Food labelling – are we ready for changes?

Ljubljana, 3 june 2014

Join us at an independent international conference drawing together the main stakeholders for a discussion on current food labelling legislation and its future. Be prepared for the changes that will have major impact on the food and food supplement market.

December 2014 will bring the most extensive changes to food labelling legislation so far because this year Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers will come into full force. It is estimated that in European Union over 80% of food labels will need to be changed by the end of this year. At a time when food operators are actively harmonising their food labels with the new regulation, we will also pay attention to the work of authorities and inspection services and on how food labelling impacts consumers and their purchasing decisions.

The panel of speakers will include representatives of the European Commission (DG SANCO), authorities and experts in food labelling.

Reasons to attend:

- Gain in-depth insights into the food labelling regulation and its implementation

- Examine the future of the EU's food labelling plans and how they will influence your business

- Share the experience with other food and beverage manufacturers

- Learn about consumers' expectations of food labelling

About the conference

Food labels help consumers assess information on certain food products so this information should be clear and understandable. In practice, food labels are often complicated and hard to understand for consumers, making their purchasing decisions even harder. The new legislation on the provision of food information to consumers applies to all EU countries and introduces several changes, particularly in the labelling of nutrition declarations, allergens and additives, and ensuring the clear legibility of food labelling. While food labels can also be a very effective tool for addressing the consumer, food producers are facing a wider range of regulatory restrictions. These issues are also being investigated by certain European research projects aiming to support not only policymakers but also the global competitiveness of the industry. These are all themes that will be covered at the conference.

EARLY-BIRD RATES – TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A DISCOUNT FOR EARLY APPLICATIONS MADE BY 2 May 2014.

Interesting facts

Our last international conference was organised in February 2013 and concentrated on the use of health claims on food labelling. The conference had about 150 participants from industry, authorities and research institutions. It also offered a unique opportunity to interact with other food and beverage manufacturers.

Registration

To register, please fill in the registration e-form or send us an e-mail (Ta e-poštni naslov je zaščiten proti smetenju. Potrebujete Javascript za pogled.). The registration fee includes participation at the conference, printed materials and refreshments. Participants will receive attendance certificates. A special discount is granted for early-bird registrations and for attendants from EU candidate countries and potential candidate countries.*

Early registration (up until 2 May 2014): EUR 350*

Early registration for participants from EU candidate countries (up until 2 May 2014): EUR 200*

Regular registration fee: EUR 400*

Group discount: registration fee for the third attendant from the same organisation: EUR 150!

*Fees do not include VAT. In the case of early-bird registration, the payment deadline is 2 May 2014. The payment deadline for regular registrations is 23 May 2014. After you receive your registration form, you will be sent a pro forma invoice. A reduced fee is available to attendants from EU candidate countries and potential candidate countries (including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Turkey).